Pork Leg Roast with Apples
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This delicious recipe combines tender ham and a zesty pesto dressing made with fresh herbs for a flavourful meal.
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 1 hrs and 40 mins
Serves: 6
Cooking Skill: Not Too Tricky
Step 1
Place gammon joint in a large saucepan and cover with water
Step 2
Bring to the boil reduce the heat and simmer for the calculated cooking time – 20 mins per 450g plus 20 mins.
Step 3
Remove joint from the pan, drain, remove the rind and score the fat into diamonds. Line baking tray with foil. Preheat the oven to , 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4-5.
Step 4
Mix together glaze ingredients and spoon the glaze over the joint. Bake for about 10 minutes until glaze is sticky and golden.
Step 5
To make dressing: Whizz together pesto ingredients in a food processor or hand blender for 1-2 minutes until combined.
Step 6
Serve the gammon cut into chunky wedge slices with a large pile of salad leaves, boiled new potatoes and the fresh pesto dressing.
This recipe contains nuts.
Step 1
Place gammon joint in a large saucepan and cover with water
Step 2
Bring to the boil reduce the heat and simmer for the calculated cooking time – 20 mins per 450g plus 20 mins.
Step 3
Remove joint from the pan, drain, remove the rind and score the fat into diamonds. Line baking tray with foil. Preheat the oven to , 180°C, 160°C Fan, Gas Mark 4-5.
Step 4
Mix together glaze ingredients and spoon the glaze over the joint. Bake for about 10 minutes until glaze is sticky and golden.
Step 5
To make dressing: Whizz together pesto ingredients in a food processor or hand blender for 1-2 minutes until combined.
Step 6
Serve the gammon cut into chunky wedge slices with a large pile of salad leaves, boiled new potatoes and the fresh pesto dressing.
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